Half term is here and most parents will be desperate to get out and about with their children.

But what do you do if your kids think they’ve seen it and done it all in Essex?

Luckily there have been lots of new attractions, experiences and additions to Essex over the last year, and they are perfect for keeping the kids entertained.

Here are some things to do if your children are desperate for a different experience.

The under fives have their own special zone

Inflatable Air Park at Jump Giants

Unit B3, J31 Park, Motherwell Way, West Thurrock

What’s it like? An ‘inflatable world’ made up of 10,000 sq ft of bouncy castles. It’s filled with climbing walls, slides, tunnels and all sorts of obstacles to bounce and push your way through. There’s a section for younger children too who want to be a bit more careful.

Cost:

Major League for anyone over five-years-old - £11 per session

Little League for anyone five-years-old and under - £6

You can also buy a combination pass for £16 if you want to enjoy the Air Park and the Trampoline Park at the same visit.

Mighty Claws Adventure Golf

What’s it like? A mini golf course which is designed to look like a little the Jurassic era. It’s filled with both static and animatronic dinosaurs, which roar at you as you try to take your shots. There are caves, an erupting volcano and a waterfall too.

New animals at Colchester Zoo

What’s it like? You may have visited the zoo a few times before but not many people have seen all of these new arrivals. Recent births/arrivals include Eric the kudu calf, red panda cub Iniya, Margo the Warthog, two crowned lemurs, Burdock the horse and an Amur leopard called Crispin.

The Macaque Monkeys at Sealife Adventure Southend

What’s it like? A troop of Macaque monkeys with an incredible, heart-warming story arrived at Sealife Adventure this year. These little primates have been rescued from a laboratory in Italy and are being allowed to live out their twilight years by the sea. They are now living in a luxury, purpose built enclosure.

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There's nothing else like this in the county (Image: Curve Wake Park)

Inflatable Football Pitch at Curve Wake Park

Curve Water Park, Mill Dam Lake, Mill Street, St Osyth

What’s it like? The bouncy pitch is attached to the existing aqua park by an inflatable walkway and it’s made for playing games of football, volleyball and dodgeball.

Anyone can hire out the arena for parties, groups and families who want to have fun on the water. You need a minimum of six people to hire it out and it goes up to a maximum of 12.

Cost: £15 for a one-hour session, for all ages. (As above, the inflatable sports arena is £10 per person, per hour).